Democrats trying for mortgage assistance « Thread Started on Jan 22, 2007, 12:52am » --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Democrats trying for mortgage assistance Web Posted: 01/19/2007 07:45 PM CSTMatt CarterInman News After nearly a decade of trying, Democrats will again push for legislation this year establishing an assistance program to help families on the verge of foreclosure make their mortgage payments for up to three years.The program, which would apply only to government-insured mortgages such as FHA- and VA-backed loans, would allow borrowers to keep their homes by making monthly payments not to exceed 35 percent of their incomes. The government would cover any additional amount owed to lenders for up to three years, at which time those receiving assistance would be expected to resume making full mortgage payments. Beneficiaries would be required to repay the program for the assistance they received, plus interest. read at source> http://www.mysanantonio.com/business/st ... eaa4d.html